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    Vulgarity

    /vʌlˈɡɛrɪti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The quality of being crude, obscene, or lacking in refinement; offensive language or behavior.
    The film was criticized for its excessive vulgarity and inappropriate humor.
    An offensive or obscene act, remark, or expression.
    His use of vulgarity during the speech shocked the audience.
    The state of being common or lacking in taste.
    The vulgarity of the decorations at the party was evident to everyone.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vulgaris' meaning 'common' or 'ordinary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vulgar humor:
    Humor that relies on crude or offensive jokes.
    vulgar language:
    Language that is considered offensive or obscene.
    vulgar display:
    An ostentatious and crude display of wealth or behavior.

    Related Words

    vulgar
    Common or lacking refinement.
    vulgarize
    To make something less sophisticated or more commonplace.
    vulgarism
    A vulgar or coarse expression.

    Slang Meanings

    Foul language
    He dropped a few foul words during the argument.
    Raunchiness
    That movie was full of raunchiness that some found hilarious.